In this episode Anne Baldwin of Barking Bear Petcare & Training joins me. We talk about how Anne has devoted the last few years to fostering dogs. She shares what got her interested in fostering dogs and how it lead to a huge change in her life. Anne shares the good, the bad and the stressful of having dogs in and out of her house. Anne also shares her training journey from aversive training methods to now being a positive reinforcement dog trainer. Learn more about Anne: https://barkingbearpetcare.com https://www.instagram.com/barkingbear_co/ Rescue mentioned: https://pawsco.org Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In today's episode I discuss all the human dynamics that our dogs don't have to worry about. I share how I dealt with Spicy's behavior on a recent camping trip and how I handle when her behavior does not make me proud or feel good. Other topics covered in today's episode: 1. How we feel about our dogs behavior 2. How we feel about how others perceive our dogs 3. Fighting breed stigmas 4. How we feel about how our loved ones feel about our dogs 5. How we deal with our life partners and disagreements about our dogs 6. How we can deal with constant dog information on social media 7. The moral and ethicals dynamics of dog guardianship Blog: Dog Behavior Perceptions Episode 156. Unsolicited Advice Episode 185. How to deal with the haters Episode 335. The human side of dog training Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In today's episode Steph Welch joins me to discuss her new foster dog Monty. Monty's background: * Found as a stray dog with severe wounds * Shelter experience and challenges * Foster by Steph and her husband Integration into Steph's household: * Introduction process with other pets * Management techniques and training approach * Challenges and progress Behavioral aspects: * Monty's resilience and social nature * Reactivity issues and improvement * Mouthing/biting behavior Health updates: * Wound healing and veterinary care * Orthopedic evaluation results General discussion on: * Rescue vs. breeder dogs * Importance of early socialization and training * Balancing needs of existing pets with new additions Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
If your dog spends more of their time and energy hunting animals than you'd like, this episode is for you. I discuss why some dogs display such intense behavior towards other animals as well as practical strategies you can use to decrease your dogs desire to hunt and or chase other animals. Episode 24. The eat your vegetables of dog training Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In todays episode Patrice Kuiken of In Good Paws Dog Training joins me to talk about your dogs strongest sense and the dog sport of nose work. We talk about how our dogs perceive their world through scent and how the dog sport of nose work can be so fun and beneficial for dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes. Connect with Patrice https://www.ingoodpawsdt.com Nose Work Course Being a dog book Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In today's episode I catch you up on what has been happening in my life and all that I observed of dogs on a recent trip to Costa Rica. What is a dog book 4th of July Considerations Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
Using food to positively reinforce our dogs behavior can be super effective in training but in today's episode I share the few circumstances where using food in training can become problematic. Episode 209. Too Food Motivated Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
AGF's own Steph Welch KPA-CTP joins me today to discuss what life has been like for her lately. We discuss the loss of her dog Dakota, readjusting her life to only have two dogs and focusing on her Belgian Malinois, Moxies training in agility and schutzhund. Follow Steph on IG: https://www.instagram.com/steph_clicktreat/ Learn more about Stephs nail trim business: https://magicpawz.com Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
Definition of silver bullet. noun. a simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem. Many of my clients want their to be a guaranteed solution to their dog's difficult behavior. Are there cases where there is really a guaranteed solution? In today's episode I discuss the nuance of difficult dog behavior and my experience with solutions for those behaviors. Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
If your dog is constantly on the hunt for gross stuff to eat, this episode is for you. I talk about several different trained behaviors you can teach to decrease the trash eating. I also share foraging games I play with my dogs to direct their efforts in a more productive way. Episode 259. Trash Eating Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
It happens to all of us. Our dog gets away from us, our dog drags us down, our dog bites the plumber and everything in between. These situations are not ideal but they do happen and in today's episode I break down strategies to use in the moment as well as what to reflect on. Once we reflect we can create a game plan going forward to set everyone up for better success. Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
We all tell ourselves stories about our dogs. Sometimes it works for us but other times, it works against us. What we think about has effects on how we interact with our dog and in turn, that changes how our dogs behave towards us. In this episode, I share my perspective on this matter. Episode 276. The Stories We Tell Ourselves Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In this replay episode, my special guest Kassidi Jones joins me to talk about the uncomfortable but true history of pitbulls and racism. We talk about the long history of racism in our country and how pitbulls and other "guard dogs" were perceived. We highlight how white saviorism is perpetuating racism in todays culture of pitbulls and rescue. Huge thank you to Kassidi for this enlightening and nessecary conversation. *This episode was originally recorded in 2021 but the topics and takeaways are just as relevant today!* Books referenced: "Pitbull, the battle over an American icon" "Afro-Dog, Blackness and the Animal Question" “Taking the ghetto out of the dog:” reproducing inequality in pit bull rescue Follow Kassidi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gingers_naps/ Support Kassidi through Pateron Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In this episode I talk about the difference between things that are innately aversive and things that our dogs learn are aversive. I also discuss why I choose to avoid using aversive tools in training and the reasons why it can negatively impact our dogs. Episode 173. To Yell or Not to Yell Episode 333. Pressure and Relevance Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In this episode, I talk about how you can leverage time to effectively train behaviors and achieve consistency. I’ll share tips on how to set realistic expectations, use your time wisely, and build habits that lead to long-lasting success in your training journey. It’s all about staying patient and focused to help your dog thrive. Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In this episode, I share another Reactive Redefined case study. Bentley is a 2 year old put bull mix that was adopted from a local shelter. In this episode I talk to his guardian Brooke who put a lot of time and energy into helping him work through many reactive behaviors. Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In this episode, I share another Reactive Redefined case study. Kylo is a 2 year old Aussie mix who struggles with bigs feelings when seeing other dogs on leash. In this episode I talk to his guardians Jess and Brain. They share how they have been working through his reactive behaviors with great success! Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In this episode, I talk about common dog training myths and why they can be harmful to both you and your dog. From misconceptions about dominance to the idea that dogs should "just know better," I’ll break down the myths that often hold people back from effective, compassionate training. Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In this episode, I talk about the human side of training and how your own actions, mindset, and habits play a crucial role in your dog’s behavior. By focusing on what you can control and adjusting your approach, you can create a better learning environment for your dog and see real progress in their training. Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear
In this replay episode, I talk about how you can prepare your dog for the upcoming holiday season. The most important thing that will set you up for success is knowing your dog well. I encourage you not to put your dog in a situation that they cannot handle because a change in routine won't be easy for our dogs. Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one! Song credit: Podington Bear